Icons & Immortals: High-End Sports Memorabilia and Card Auction
Lot 472:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1976 Topps Baseball Card Collection Lot of 75+ Vintage Cards Including Sparky Anderson
This is a significant collection of vintage 1976 Topps Baseball trading cards, comprising a lot of approximately 75 to 100+ cards. The 1976 Topps set is a favorite among collectors for its vibrant, multi-colored borders and the distinctive player position silhouettes located in the bottom corners. This lot features a strong selection of Manager cards, Team cards, and League Leaders. Notable cards identified in this grouping include Hall of Fame Manager Sparky Anderson (Cincinnati Reds #488), Red Schoendienst (St. Louis Cardinals #274), Joe Frazier (New York Mets #578), Gene Mauch (Minnesota Twins #242), and John McNamara (San Diego Padres #522). Specialty cards include the N.L. Strikeout Leaders (#197) and ’76 Rookie Outfielders featuring Royle Stillman and Andy Merchant (#641). Individual player cards such as Vada Pinson (#155) and Al Fitzmorris (#316) are also present. These cards are in raw, ungraded condition and represent a high-quality starter lot or filler collection for a 1976 set builder.
Condition report:
Ungraded. The overall condition of the lot ranges from Excellent (EX) to Near Mint (NM). Centering varies significantly across the collection; for example, the Sparky Anderson card appears well-centered, while the Al Fitzmorris card exhibits a clear rightward shift. Corners show minor softening and light whitening, which is typical for this era and particularly visible against the colored borders. Edges show light wear but remain generally crisp. Surfaces appear clean with strong original gloss and vibrant colors; no major creasing, staining, or surface tears were observed during inspection.
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